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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1897
Page
1
During winter months the columnist suggests growing water lily seeds to save costs. Start seeds in teacups or bowls with rich sandy soil, then add water carefully so seeds do not float away. This method aims to produce pink or blue lilies for summer blooms.
Advice on maintaining scalp health to keep hair glossy. Describes weekly application of a cream made from glycerine and lime water, shaken to a soft white cream, then massaged into the roots and brushed through to the tips for even distribution.
An expert woman photographer wrote of her summer work across a county, earning more than expenses with portraits of families gardens animals and shows. She plans winter albums and lantern slides to sell to dealers in districts she visited, aiming for holiday engagements next year.
A essay urges both sexes to engage in the ballot question on equal suffrage. It notes women influence male voters and that many women have never been consulted in politics but should advise for future voting. It argues moral courage and broader thought are needed alongside changes in public sentiment.
A fragment from a broader discussion of women's rights and economic questions. The speaker or writer notes that a man may hardly grasp the contracted limitations of a woman's daily life, attributing the view to Susan B. Anthony.
In Anderson on Feb 5 a bill was presented in the Legislature to move the county Superior Court from its current city to Elwood, creating two county seats and raising expenses. Supporters argue Elwood deserves half the county business. opponents plan to resist and possibly create a new county section in the north.
Susan B. Anthony addressed Indiana senators and representatives in the House urging passage of a resolution to amend the state constitution by striking the word male from the voting provisions. She was introduced by Representative Packard in Indianapolis.
Insurance news notes mutual companies forming in White and Benton counties and Meridian Life & Trust filing incorporation papers. Legislation repeals 10 percent penalty for late fire loss payments. Cold snap causes numerous losses across Indiana with figures and insurer details. Fox paper mill fire in Crescentville Ohio prompts late coverage of Lloyds and Mutuals claims.
In West Forks Ixp on February 5 Miss Sophia Birrah a woman past seventy five years who has lived twenty years with her cats and a few hens had burial caskets prepared for herself and three Maltese pets. A wagon killed a rat so it was buried with care mirroring a child’s funeral.
Berlin letter reports widowed Princess May Amelia of Lynar living in Berlin with her daughter Countess Jane to debut at court and society. Jane, a noted beauty with wealth, attracts many suitors while her brother Ernst, 21, serves as a lieutenant in the Cuirassiers of the Guard. Also noted is the death of Countess Emmy Lusi, wife of a Prussian diplomat.
Huntington Ind Feb 5 Deputy Sheriff Mahony went to levy on Crusilla Mentzer household goods for costs in a lawsuit. Mentzer locked the door and attacked the officer with an iron poker, injuring him seriously. Other officers later removed the goods.
Frankfort reports that James Singleton a nine year old mulatto boy wore stripes and was sentenced to a year for pilfering a fifty cent show window in Cattlesburg. A Boyd county jury branded him a criminal prompting crowds paying twenty five cent gate fees to view the youth at the penitentiary. The case, framed as housebreaking, involved a hole in a show window to grab the coin.
Inter state league to enter national class B. Nevada has Indian players who may come East in spring. Baseball played daily in New Orleans with Reds favored there. Fraser seeks Dirty Bill Wilson as regular catcher next season. George Tebeau hit .354 in inter state league. unlikely to repeat in Western. Robison hints Cleveland may move to Milwaukee if stuck. Six pitchers likely for New York next season: Clark Meekin Doheny Seymour Standish Sullivan. No extra boxes at League Park. Bill Wilson and Perry Werden, new Colonels, leave for Hot Springs to shape up for the season.
James A Hearne actor and playwright spoke on The Theater As It Is at First Congregational Church Kansas City on February 5. He argued theater educates society alongside church, calling for collaboration to free mankind as his Shore Acres company tours the West.
A Berlin manufacturer offers envelopes whose inner surface is densely covered with meaningless letters. When Roentgen rays are applied, the letters scramble the message inside, rendering it unreadable. The cheap, practical envelopes protect contents from X ray deciphering.
Elder Sweeney of Columbus endures rheumatic affliction in an arm and plans to visit the local medical waters soon seeking relief and healing.
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